Mental Health Professional I / School Based Counselor Position Available In Lexington, South Carolina

Mental Health Professional I / School Based Counselor

Salary
$51,039.00

• $72,134.00 Annually
  Location Lexington County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  175896
  Agency
  Department of Mental Health-MHC Lexington
  Opening Date
  04/25/2025
  Closing Date
  5/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

GA55

Position Number:

60011186

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Monday

• Friday (8:00 AM
• 4:30 PM)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.

$51,039.00
Opening Date
04/25/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities
With our Agency’s mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina.
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, 301 Palmetto Park Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072. Under general supervision of program supervisor, the Mental Health Professional I serves as a school-based counselor in which they provide a full array of clinical services to clients referred to the School Mental Health program.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I include but are not limited to:
Therapist provides clinical assessments, individual, family & group treatment, as well as crisis intervention services for assigned patients utilizing a variety of therapeutic and best practice approaches, following access to care guidelines, caseload limit recommendations, and continuity of care procedures. Provides clinical services in accordance with the LCCMHC Patient Care Hours Policy with 803 hours annually of work time in provision of direct service. Participates in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, pursues professional development, and demonstrates effective use of social and interpersonal knowledge and skills and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences and similarities. Effectively utilizes and maintains certification of evidence-based practices. Provides consultation and training on mental health issues to our community partners (schools) on an as needed basis. Completes documentation according to

QA/SCDMH

standards, Complies with Corporate Compliance Policy and Risk Management Plan, and Ensures timely completion of prior authorizations. Completes all annual required trainings to include Safety, MAPS, Cultural Affairs, and clinical trainings. Demonstrates adherence to CARF standards, and SCDMH and Center policies and Procedures.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements:

A Masters’ degree in guidance, counseling or the social sciences or a related field
Agency (Facility)

Minimum Requirements:

Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in SC and willing to work towards licensure in SC within first six months of employment.

Note:

If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
The selected candidate must have Practical therapeutic knowledge of principles. methods and counseling practices and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders. Ability to listen, understand, and communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Knowledge of psychopathology, family dynamics, family and group psychotherapy. Ability to identify and effectively utilize resources available in the community to accomplish objectives. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, and representatives of other professional disciplines. Ability to present clear and comprehensive oral and written reports. Ability to lift 5lbs and operate a state vehicle. Position requires some additional travel due to being a community-based position (travel between schools and clinic for required meetings). Position is considered essential and may be called back during crisis/disasters/emergencies. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex

• including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year)
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Mental Health-MHC Lexington
Address
P.O. Box 485
Columbia, South Carolina, 29202
Phone
803-996-1500
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